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Two Oil Tankers Ablaze After Collision Near Singapore

Crews rescued as firefighting and salvage operations continue; oil spill risks monitored

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Medics aboard RSS Supreme providing medical assistance to rescued crew after oil tankers Hafnia Nile and Ceres I caught fire in the Singapore Strait. Photo: Singapore Navy
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Overview

  • Singapore's navy and air force evacuated all crew members from both tankers.
  • The cause of the collision and subsequent fires remains unclear.
  • Ceres I, a 'dark fleet' tanker, was carrying Iranian crude oil.
  • Potential environmental impact and oil spills are being closely watched.
  • Both tankers were within one of the world's busiest maritime regions.